pedicure
feminine
The Portuguese word for pedicure is pedicure.
A pedicure refers to a superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails.
Meaning: superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you may hear the informal expressions fazer o pé or fazer a unha do pé to refer to getting a pedicure. In Portugal, the term tratamento de pés is used for a pedicure service.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pedicure is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, it is common for a pedicure to visit a client's home to perform the service, rather than the client always going to a salon.
- The term pedicure in Portuguese refers specifically to the cosmetic aspect, while medical foot care is handled by a podólogo.
- In Brazil, the word pedicure is used to name both the beauty treatment and the professional person who performs it. This applies regardless of whether the professional is a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Mary queria um pedicure.Mary wanted a pedicure.This sentence shows how to express the desire for a pedicure.Tatoeba #4261343 by ajdavidl, translation #2011808 by CK
- Estou à procura de um lugar que ofereça cuidados com os pés, inclusive pedicureI'm looking for a place that offers foot care, including pedicures
- Estou pensando em fazer a unha do pé no fim de semanaI'm thinking of getting a pedicure over the weekend
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are talking about their weekend plans.
- JulianaVou fazer uma pedicure hoje à tarde.I'm going to get a pedicure this afternoon.
- FelipeQue bom, Juliana. Você merece um descanso.That's great, Juliana. You deserve a break.
- JulianaSim, meus pés estão precisando de cuidados.Yes, my feet need some care.
- FelipeAproveite bastante o seu momento!Enjoy your moment!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pedicure” translations and entries pedicure, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
